Gerbil Championships 2026

Where tiny athletes chase dreams at 100 miles per hour… or maybe not.

a determined gerbil perched on a miniature racing track, with a tiny crowd of spectators (paper fans) watching, bright arena lights, toy cars in background

The stage is set for the most exciting nibble‑run of the decade.

Event Overview

The inaugural Gerbil Championships will take place from June 12‑14, 2026 at the National Rodent Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Organized by the World Gerbil Federation (WGF), the three‑day extravaganza promises hair‑raising heats, nail‑biting finishes, and the occasional accidental escape.

Dates

June 12‑14, 2026

Venue

National Rodent Arena, Topeka, KS

Prize Pool

$10,000 in premium bedding, carrots, and trophy jars.

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Preliminary Heat Schedule

Day	Event	Start Time (Local)	Track
June 12	Opening Nibble Parade	10:00 AM	Main Tunnel
June 12	Speed Challenge – Heat 1	1:00 PM	Track A
June 12	Speed Challenge – Heat 2	4:00 PM	Track B
June 13	Endurance Relay	11:00 AM	Multi‑Loop
June 13	Obstacle Madness	3:30 PM	Obstacle Course
June 14	Finals – Grand Race	2:00 PM	Championship Oval
June 14	Awards Ceremony	6:00 PM	Main Stage

Register Your Gerbil

Space is limited to 50 competitors. Fill out the form below to secure a spot in the annals of gerbil‑history.

What the Experts Are Saying

“I never imagined a rodent could inspire such national fervor. These gerbils are the real athletes.” — Dr. Lyle B. Burrow, Comparative Anatomy, University of Nebraskansas

“If you can train a gerbil to press a button for carrots, you’ve already won the championship.” — Maria “Carrot” Alvarez, 2024 Gerbil Coach of the Year